Se connecterLUCIAN'S POVAfter Ryan left Lunaroria the next morning, I went to the fake Elira's room where the Priestess was still trying to break dark magic. She was at it the entire night, and according to the maids, she didn't take a single break. I stood at the entrance to avoid disturbing her, but I was getting restless each second.“Is she still at it?” Xavier asked as he came to stand behind me, and I nodded. “Are you really sure Elira is in there?”“She has to be,” I responded without looking at him. I didn't want to say something that made it look like I was very sure that she was in there to avoid being suspicious.I had a great feeling that Elira would be able to help us find the witch. She probably saw what she looked like before she used magic on her and took her body.“The Beta Joshua and his wife arrived at Moonbound last night. Rowan already left with his sisters to meet them,” Xavier informed me.I had refused to see them off because I knew I was the last person Selena wanted to
RYAN'S POVInstead of going back to Meridara, I made my Armies go alone while I headed straight to Umbraeth. I made sure to cover up myself so no one would recognise me as the Crown Prince of Meridara.I sent words ahead to the leader of the witch coven and the Queen of Umbraeth, Queen Velmira and she assigned someone to pick me up from the airport.I was led to the cold throne room upon arrival and I met Queen Velmira sitting on the throne like she owned it. She looked exactly as she had the first time I'd met her, beautiful, ageless, her eyes gleaming with ancient power. Her dark hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall of shadow, and her lips curved into a smile that never quite reached her eyes.I didn't bother with pleasantries."Why does Darcy have a mate?" I demanded, my voice echoing off the walls. "You promised me. You said you would curse her so she would never find her mate. You said she would be mine."The Queen's smile didn't waver. She leaned back in her throne
DARCY'S POVI had been pacing back and forth in my guest room non stop. I couldn't stop replaying what had just happened in the living room.‘I kissed Xavier in front of Ryan and acknowledged him as my mate.’Would that be enough to make Ryan back down? What if I already made him more angry by confronting him?I pressed my hands to my flushed cheeks and tried to breathe. I had made sure my parents were on their way back to Lunaroria before acting so bold. Ryan couldn't threaten them anymore. But he could still threaten Xavier. ‘Our mate is the Crown Prince of Ardyth. Have some trust in him,’ Lexie said.A knock on the door made me jump. I rushed over and pulled it open.Xavier stood there, his eyes dark, his chest heaving slightly. He didn't say a word. He just stepped inside, grabbed my waist, and crushed his lips to mine.I gasped against his mouth, my hands flying up to his chest. He kicked the door shut behind him and spun me around, pressing my back against the wood."Xavier…" I
XAVIER'S POVAn hour after Darcy left Selena and Caius, I decided to go look for her. She wasn't in her guest room or with Selena, so I concluded that she was in the living room.I made my way downstairs, my footsteps echoing in the quiet corridor. I was about to take the last few steps when I heard voices. “I don't believe it, Darcy.” Ryan said,which made me stop on my tracks.“Believe it or not, I don't care.”I moved closer, standing at the bottom of the stairs where I could see both of them clearly. Ryan was standing too close to Darcy, his hand wrapped around her wrist. She was trying to pull away, but he wouldn't let go."I just want you to be honest with me, Darcy." His voice was soft, almost coaxing. "Is Xavier truly your mate? Or are you just using him to push me away?"My blood boiled. My wolf surged forward, snarling in my head.‘He's touching her. I'm going to tear him apart.’‘Not yet,’ I told him. ‘I want her to tell him off. He won't stop until she shows him she's not
LUCIAN'S POVThe door to Elira's chambers creaked open, and I stepped aside to let the Priestess enter first.Her sharp eyes scanned the environment with a small satchel over her shoulder as she walked in.I stood by the door, watching her trace her fingers in the air, her lips moving in a low chant I couldn't quite hear and the temperature in the room seemed to drop.After a long moment, she turned to me. "This place is filled with dark magic," she said, her voice calm but serious. I nodded, keeping my face neutral. "I suspected as much."She continued her walk, sprinkling water from a small vial as she went. The water sizzled when it touched certain spots, evaporating into thin wisps of smoke.I kept a close watch on her, waiting for when she would notice the painting. After some moments, she stopped beside the bed and stared at the painting. "The dark magic is thickest here," she said, gesturing toward the painting. "More powerful than anywhere else in the room. It's more focused
SELENA'S POVThe door slammed behind Lucian, and the room fell into silence.I stood there for a moment, my heart still pounding, my hands trembling. Then I turned and threw my arms around Caius, burying my face in his chest."I'm so sorry," I whispered. "I'm so sorry for everything. For believing them, fo not coming back sooner. For…""Shh." He stroked my hair, his voice gentle. "None of this is your fault. You were manipulated. You were lied to. But I'm here now. I'm not going anywhere."I pulled back, looking up at him. His eyes were warm, his smile soft. He looked so sincere, so loving.This is the man I love. This is my mate and nothing Lucian said can change that."Actually," I said, a smile spreading across my face, "I have a surprise for you."He raised an eyebrow. "A surprise?"I took his hand and placed it on my stomach.His eyes widened. His mouth opened, but no words came out."We're going to have a baby," I said softly. "You're going to be a father."Caius stared at me, h
SELENA’S POV"Where in the hell am I?"Woke up to light streaming through windows. Sheets too soft and I could feel that the bed wasn’t mine. Then the memories of the previous night started flooding in; Caius rejection, Daniel trying to force me into his car and then…My eyes widened in horrorNo.
LUCIAN’S POV"He is a fucking moron." I growled, slamming the door behind me as I walked into my home. I was furious because Caius was making a big mistake. I started walking back and forth, like a crazed beast. My fists were constantly curled and then released and my heart was seething with anger
SELENA’S POVThe night cool breeze hit my skin as I walked blindly down the almost deserted streets, my mind reeling from the rejection I had just suffered. We were laughing and chatting over dinner moments ago, and now I was alone on the streets with his words replaying in my head."You're just th
SELENA’S POV"Where am I?" Darkness closed in on me, darkness that did not end, and a chill fog crept around my feet like outstretched fingers. I moved slowly, but the ground I walked upon was not solid, as if I walked upon space."Aya?" I tried to summon my wolf but i got nothing in response.My







